Title :
Microstrip line fed patch antenna with liquid crystal phase shifter for optically generated RF-signals
Author :
Yilmaz, H. ; Chakam, G.A. ; Breuel, A. ; Vogel, W. ; Berroth, M. ; Freude, W.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Electr. & Opt. Commun. Eng., Stuttgart Univ., Germany
Abstract :
We present a 1×2 phased array antenna with optical beamforming and integrated phase shifter. We are able to steer the radiation pattern by a continuous phase shift up to 360°.
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; beam steering; liquid crystal devices; microstrip antenna arrays; microstrip lines; microwave phase shifters; microwave photonics; liquid crystal phase shifter; microstrip line; optical beamforming; optically generated RF-signals; phased array antenna; radiation pattern steering; Antenna arrays; Integrated optics; Liquid crystals; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Optical arrays; Optical beams; Patch antennas; Phase shifters; Phased arrays;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2003. MWP 2003 Proceedings. International Topical Meeting on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8691-4
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2003.1422920
